When it comes to food and packaging, the growing legislation requires specifically developed and tested materials, in accordance with production standards for contact with food.
Certification Details
Regulation (EU) 10/2011 sets out safety requirements for plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food. This regulation is a specific measure for plastic food contact materials as mentioned in the European Framework Regulation (EU) 1935/2004 EU10/2021 certification is specific for all manufacturers of products that come into contact with food (MOCA/FCM). It certifies that the entire supply chain, involved in product distribution, complies with the official standards requirement. These tests do not require a renewal.
Tests
Food simulant and Contact condition
Ethanol 10% v/v 4 hours at 100°C
Rectified olive oil 2 hours at 175°C
Acetic acid in aqueous solution 3% w/v 4 hours at 100°C
Specific migration of Ba, Co, Mn, Zn, Cu, Fe, Li
Specific migration of colorants
Quantitative determination of primary aromatic amines
Specific migration of tetrafluoroethylene
Specific migration of ethylene glycol (EG) and diethylene glycol (DEG
Specific migration of terephtalic acid (TPA) and isophtalic acid (IPA)
